Kavya covers all things California and energy storage-related for Utility Dive. Before joining Industry Dive, she reported on energy and the environment for California Energy Markets and E&E News. She studied at the Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism.
262 articles by Kavya Balaraman
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California lawmakers pass bill laying the groundwork for West Coast offshore wind development
Sept. 13, 2021 -
Pacificorp updated IRP includes 6.7 GW storage, 5.6 GW solar, but NGOs blast fossil fuel component
Sept. 3, 2021 -
California's growing storage fleet is beginning to impact energy markets as envisioned, says grid operator
Aug. 31, 2021 -
California utilities are tackling climate adaptation, other safety work amid stretched resources
Aug. 26, 2021 -
As PNW utilities contemplate building decarbonization, affordability concerns linger
Aug. 25, 2021 -
California brainstorms approaches to a high-DER grid of the future
Aug. 20, 2021 -
California regulatory judge recommends more aggressive 2030 emissions target for power sector
Aug. 18, 2021 -
California greenlights first-of-its-kind energy code to encourage electrified buildings
Aug. 12, 2021 -
California utilities, clean energy groups urge CPUC to move quickly following Newsom's emergency call
Aug. 11, 2021 -
California's Aliso Canyon review could offer key lessons on transition from natural gas, analysts say
Aug. 10, 2021 -
California governor moves to free up electricity supply amid projected 3.5 GW summer shortfall
Aug. 3, 2021 -
PG&E forecasts 'probable' loss from July Dixie fire as CEO Poppe highlights plan to bury power lines
July 29, 2021 -
'This is starting on the right path': Hawaii sees early successes with performance-based regulation
July 29, 2021 -
California PUC unveils draft plan for 'forward-thinking' distributed energy policy
July 27, 2021 -
PG&E equipment may be linked with another Northern California wildfire, utility reports
July 20, 2021 -
California approves expedited pathway for near-term utility EV investments, despite cost concerns
July 16, 2021 -
Wärtsilä launches project to develop 100% hydrogen-fueled engine and power plant concept by 2025
July 15, 2021 -
Western officials reckon with reliability challenges as heat and 'wildcard' wildfire threaten grid
July 13, 2021 -
California PUC opens 'mother of all proceedings' to prepare the grid for new wave of DERs
July 6, 2021 -
As the US begins to craft a hydrogen strategy, Europe's experience could offer valuable lessons
July 6, 2021 -
Groups protest PG&E plan to move away from diesel, as utility forecasts $7.4B in fire investments
July 2, 2021 -
'What in the world is happening with the weather': Western heat wave raises questions for grid planning
July 1, 2021 -
Oregon leaps past California and Washington as legislators pass bill to decarbonize power grid by 2040
June 30, 2021 -
California approves 11.5 GW of new clean resources in largest-ever single procurement order
June 25, 2021 -
CPUC ditches natural gas in 11.5 GW proposal but leaves door open for future fossil fuel procurement
June 24, 2021